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OKPE IS A DISTINCT ETHNIC NATIONALITY: OKPE UNION’S RESPONSE TO THE ORODJE OF OKPE KINGDOM BY THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE OKPE UNION (WORLDWIDE)
November 24, 2025 INTRODUCTION On November 5, 2025, an undated video of HRM Orhue l, Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, appeared on several Okpe platforms, as well as on some non-Okpe platforms. In the video Orhue l categorically declared that “Okpe is a dialect of the Urhobo” and therefore not a distinct ethnic nationality.…
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Subair named board chair of the year, as LIRS emerges top revenue agency
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again demonstrated excellence and sector leadership as it received major recognitions at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, Solidifying its position as a leading institution in public sector excellence and innovation, in a proud moment for…
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SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas over ‘failure to account for missing ₦18.6bn NASC complex funds’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to account for the missing N18.6 billion meant for the construction of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) Office Complex.” …
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PROFESSOR SAMUEL OGHENEOVO ASAGBA: A VICE CHANCELLOR WITH AN EYE FOR DETAILS
Well known for his steadfast adherence to principles and thorough leadership, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba stands very tall as a man of great moral rectitude. His style of leadership has distinguished him as a hardworking and an upright Nigerian. Naturally zealous about development, the current Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka comes across clearly as…
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Julius Berger expands CSR footprint with Women’s Health Initiatives in Abuja, Lagos
Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, has broadened its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR efforts with major women’s health advocacy programs in Abuja and Lagos. Last Tuesday, the company partnered with the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat and the Family Peace and Women Empowerment Initiative (FAPWEI) to host the 2025 Women’s Health and…
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FOREIGN INVESTORS, GOLFERS MEET AS SMART CITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AND BUSINESS CONFERENCE BEGIN IN DELTA STATE
The 2025 Canaan Land Smart City Golf Tournament and Business conference will begin on Friday, December 12 in Delta State. ‘’Koko Town has the huge potential for investment, particularly in real estate, agriculture, health, tourism and other areas. So we are expecting professional golfers and investors from different parts of the world’’ a statement by…
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GOVERNORS, DUE PROCESS AND DEMOLITION IN NIGERIA BY DR AUSTIN ORETTE
For democracy to work, citizens must be enlightened. The issue is not about demolition. I am against demolitions. Nearly all the governors in Nigeria are guilty of that because they do it without due process. To demolish the abode of a person, the government must go to court and obtain a judgement before…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SENDS VP SHETTIMA TO KEBBI OVER KIDNAPPED SCHOOLGIRLS, CONDOLES THE MILITARY OVER THE DEATH OF SOLDIERS
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE *ASSURES ON SAFE RETURN OF KEBBI SCHOOLGIRLS President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release. President Tinubu also sent his condolences to…
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SANWO-OLU SEEKS INVESTORS’ SUPPORT FOR LEKKI–EPE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PRESS RELEASE Says Lagos will work hand-in-hand with all federal agencies The Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday sought the support of investors to make the approved Lekki–Epe International Airport, a reality. He said the Lagos State Government is committed to…
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PREPARATIONS IN TOP GEAR FOR ELSIE AJAYI IKOLI’S BURIAL CEREMONIES
CAKASA, WEMA, POLARIS MOURN IJAW LEADERS EXPRESS GRIEF LAGOS RESIDENTS COMFORT ANTHONY GEORGE-IKOLI CHARIS MICROFINANCE BANK EXTOLS LATE MATRIARCH’S VIRTUES Preparations are in top gear as the family of First Republic politician, nationalist and pioneering journalist, Ernest Sissei Ikoli, gets set to bid farewell to a woman of profound moral scruples, stickler for hard…